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Mauritanian economist Sidi Ould Tah has presented his vision for the African Development Bank (AfDB), ahead of the presidential election scheduled for May 29 in Abidjan, focusing on mobilizing resources, reforming financial architecture, leveraging demographic potential, and building climate-resilient infrastructure. The former Mauritanian Minister of Economy and Finance brings significant experience from his role as […]
Russia has snubbed the Algerian military regime on Victory Day, attended by leaders Algeria considers as enemies. Putin was seen giving a presidential state welcome to Burkina Faso’s military ruler and Libyan general Khalifa Haftar, two leaders Algeria is at loggerheads with. Russia invited presidents of allied countries to the event marking the Russian victory […]
French development agency (AFD) offered a financing of 350 million euros in support of decarbonization efforts led by Morocco’s phosphates and derivatives giant OCP. A deal was signed between the two institutions on May 12, as OCP seeks more funding for its 13 billion-dollar decarbonization plan. OCP had announced a plan to use100% clean energy […]
France said it will take a “firm” and “proportionate” response, after Algeria asked more French diplomats to leave the country. Algeria has declared 15 French diplomats persona non grata and asked them to immediately leave the country, in a new episode of an escalating tension between the two countries. The Algerian decision is part of […]
Morocco defeated Sierra Leone 1-0 in extra time to advance to the semi-finals of ongoing CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt and booked their ticket for the FIFA U-20 World Cup scheduled for September in Chile. The tense quarter-final clash at the 30 June Air Defense Stadium in Cairo on Monday saw the […]
U.S. and Royal Moroccan Armed forces started this Monday the Morocco portion of African Lion 25, the largest annual joint military exercise on the African continent, with training events beginning this week across multiple regions of the Kingdom of Morocco. African Lion 25 (AL25) demonstrates the enduring strategic military partnership between Morocco and the United […]
Burundi has renewed its firm support for Morocco’s full sovereignty over its entire Saharan territory, describing the Autonomy plan offered by Morocco for the Sahara as the “ONLY credible and realistic” solution to the regional dispute. The supportive stand was expressed by Foreign minister of this African country Albert Shingiro, in a joint statement released […]
A Moroccan business delegation visited last week the USA to promote the “Made in Morocco” brands and explore trading opportunities within the frame of the Free Trade Agreement signed between the North African Kingdom and the United States. The trip was organized by the Casablanca-Settat Chamber of Commerce, Industry & Services (CCISCS) and the Moroccan […]
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have signed lately a cooperation agreement in civil aviation, particularly in strategic planning, the integration of artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. The two countries also agreed to exchange experiences and expertise to address swiftly the major challenges of a rapidly changing global aviation industry and business. Morocco, UAE, Saudi […]
Africorp Consortium has partnered with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) to enable African industry, agriculture, mining, and education benefit from latest scientific and technologic innovations. This strategic partnership was sealed during the DeepTech Summit (DTS) 2025, held May 8-9 at UM6P’s campus in Benguerir, Morocco. The partners pledged to leverage DeepTech, artificial intelligence, sustainability, and […]